Fairfax Video, June 2012 (1)

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A video about the time capsule found in the foundations of the former Press Building in Cathedral Square. Heritage consultant Jenny May shows the contents of the time capsule, including several coins, newspaper articles, and messages. The capsule was left by the architects and the people working on the building, rather than the editors of The Press.

Photograph of the former Press Building, 32 Cathedral Square (1)

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A photograph of a detail of the former Press Building.

Ruth Gardner's Blog 16/11/2013: Mother Mary

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An entry from Ruth Gardner's Blog for 16 November 2013 entitled, "Mother Mary".

5,Gather By the River

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'We're back at square one' - aftershocks ravage Canterbury

Articles, TV3

Earthquakes have rocked the upper South Island overnight, with nearly 200 aftershocks felt in just the last 12 hours.

Save Our Cathedral

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A digitally manipulated image of 'Save Our Cathedral' ribbons hanging from a cordon fence near Latimer Square.

Photograph by Jocelyn Kinghorn 1830

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Detail of damage to Beaufort House on Latimer Square. Wooden braces are used to support the walls.

Photograph by Jocelyn Kinghorn 1831

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Detail of damage to Beaufort House on Latimer Square. Wooden braces are used to support the walls.

Photograph by Jocelyn Kinghorn 2606

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View over the fence around the site of the demolished St. John's Anglican Church on Latimer Square.

What was hiding under a statue in Cathedral Square

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Canterbury Museum says because of the earthquake it's likely to be weeks before they can open a sealed time capsule found under a statue brought down by the quake.

Telephone Girls, The Telegraph and Post Office, Cathedral Square

Articles, Lost Christchurch

Written by Helen Solomons In 1879, my great grandfather, Mortimer Cashman Corliss, was promoted to head telegraphist in Christchurch’s newly built Post and Telegraph Office in Cathedral Squar…

20130827_2620_1D3-32 Victoria Square Apartments

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Awaiting the demolition ball! See the hole punched in by the neighbouring building (now demolished) during the February 22 2011 earthquake. This building is leaning to the north (left) while it's now demolished neighbour was leaning to the south (right). All because the crap land gave way underneath!

Christchurch Press Image: Richard Cosgrove, 2011:02:22 12:43:49

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake damage in central Christchurch after a 6.3 earthquake. Wounded in Cathedral Square".

Christchurch Press Image: Richard Cosgrove, 2011:02:22 12:43:50

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake damage in central Christchurch after a 6.3 earthquake. Wounded in Cathedral Square".

Christchurch Press Image: Richard Cosgrove, 2011:02:22 12:43:56

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake damage in central Christchurch after a 6.3 earthquake. Wounded in Cathedral Square".

Christchurch Press Image: Richard Cosgrove, 2011:02:22 12:43:59

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake damage in central Christchurch after a 6.3 earthquake. Wounded in Cathedral Square".

Christchurch Press Image: Richard Cosgrove, 2011:02:22 12:51:41

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake damage in central Christchurch after a 6.3 earthquake. Wounded in Cathedral Square".

Plato Creative Photograph 05

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A view of Cranmer Square photographed through the glass door of Plato Creative in the Cranmer Court building.

Christchurch Press Image: Richard Cosgrove, 2011:02:22 12:50:00

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake damage in central Christchurch after a 6.3 earthquake. Crowds in Cathedral square".

Christchurch Press Image: Richard Cosgrove, 2011:02:22 12:43:49

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake damage in central Christchurch after a 6.3 earthquake. Wounded in Cathedral Square".

Photograph by Jocelyn Kinghorn 1907

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Detail of the 'Ark of Hope' by Wongi Wilson in Sydenham Square, corner of Brougham and Colombo Streets.

Photograph by Jocelyn Kinghorn 1908

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Detail of the 'Ark of Hope' by Wongi Wilson in Sydenham Square, corner of Brougham and Colombo Streets.

Photograph by Jocelyn Kinghorn 1906

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Detail of the 'Ark of Hope' by Wongi Wilson in Sydenham Square, corner of Brougham and Colombo Streets.

Photograph by Jocelyn Kinghorn 1905

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Detail of the 'Ark of Hope' by Wongi Wilson in Sydenham Square, corner of Brougham and Colombo Streets.

Photograph by Jocelyn Kinghorn 1714

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The Chalice in Cathedral Square. A red crane and the BNZ building can be seen in the background.

Christchurch Press Image: Richard Cosgrove, 2011:02:22 12:50:04

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake damage in central Christchurch after a 6.3 earthquake. Crowds at Cathedral Square".

Photograph by Jocelyn Kinghorn 085

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Damage to St John the Baptist Church in Latimer Square, where stone blocks have fallen from the facade.

Photograph by Jocelyn Kinghorn 082

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Damage to St John the Baptist Church in Latimer Square, where stone blocks have fallen from the facade.

Photograph by Jocelyn Kinghorn 086

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Damage to St John the Baptist Church in Latimer Square, where stone blocks have fallen from the facade.

Canterbury Earthquake - Rachel Graham

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Radio New Zealand reporter Rachel Graham is at the triage centre that has been set up in Latimer Square.